Welcoming all residents and visitors, RH DOAZ's recognizable style graces the New Jersey Turnpike road with two starlings in this photograph. This imaginative road-to-canvas transformation portrays two beautiful starlings facing each other, infusing an artistic blend of urban and natural elements into the everyday landscape. It encourages viewers to rediscover their surroundings in a fresh perspective. For the perfect shot, Ford had to construct extra safety support while leaning over the 24th-floor building ledge where the photograph was taken. RH DOAZ, a versatile contemporary artist, draws inspiration from textiles, nature, and childhood book illustrations, creating captivating works that seamlessly blend whimsy and stoicism. His unique artistic style features bold colors and intricate patterns, initially portraying birds as friendly and approachable. However, closer scrutiny unveils deeper layers of seriousness and contemplation. RH DOAZ's characters poignantly reflect life's overlooked aesthetic imperfections. His art can be discovered in various locations throughout Jersey City, offering viewers a glimpse into the captivating world of his creations.
The Mad Dog Scientist, one of BARC The Dog's recurring characters, lets loose his last experiment, BARCzilla! Bursting out of the planetarium, BARCzilla is ready to take on the world. When BARC The Dog was asked whether he would be interested in participating in this collaboration he immediately accepted and asked if he could draw on the Liberty Science Center Planetarium. Born and raised in Jersey City, he grew up visiting The Liberty Science Center on school field trips as a child, and over the years it has become a legendary place for him. He even did an illustration of the same character bursting out of the dome just a few months prior to this project, so he was eager to choose this site to "fulfill the prophecy." BARC The Dog is the creative alter-ego of Filipino multi-media artist Alexander Lansang. Using the persona of a cartoon dog, BARC The Dog weaves compelling visual narratives that transcend traditional boundaries. Through active design, distinctive color palettes, and allegorical storytelling, BARC The Dog breathes life into a multitude of scenarios. Drawing from his background as a graphic designer, coupled with his upbringing in vibrant urban environments, a deepseated love for 90s cartoons, and an affinity for street culture, BARC The Dog's work is a fusion of influences. His art explores themes as diverse as chaos and adventure, all brought to life through an array of mediums including painting, sculpture, toys, illustration, animation, and film.
In this collaboration, Joe Iurato and Joseph Ford infuse a delightful and positive ambiance into the space by featuring a young girl playing with boats at the Jersey shore, adding a playful touch to the urban landscape. Iurato, a versatile artist based in New Jersey, is renowned for his multifaceted artistic approach rooted in stencils and aerosol. His creations occupy a captivating realm, balancing between simplicity and photorealism. Employing multi-layer stencils, his work embodies a distinct, clean, and illustrative aesthetic. For nearly two decades, Iurato has left his mark on outdoor walls with his paintings, enriching the urban landscape. Beyond his striking murals, he has gained acclaim for his ingenious placement and photography of miniature painted wood cutouts strategically positioned in public spaces. Through these site- specific installations, he leverages the outdoor environment as his canvas, deftly manipulating our perception of scale and dimensionality.
The first glimpse we get of this collaboration is as we enter the building and look up at the mezzanine, where hints of 4SAKN's graffiti come through. Walking towards the Club Amenities we get a closer look, and are able to appreciate the additional details of the intricate graffiti wrapped around the Loews Theatre. 4SAKN is a street artist based in Jersey City, known for his graffiti art. With an impressive portfolio spanning over two decades, he boasts a wealth of experience and expertise in multi-surface painting. His artistic focus centers on crafting powerful letter structures that possess an intrinsic strength, capable of making a lasting impact both with and without the addition of color. Much of 4sakn's vibrant and expressive work can be discovered adorning the streets of Jersey City, where his art leaves an indelible mark on the urban landscape.
Ling Chen's set of two prints, displayed at the ground floor elevator lobby, showcases monumental murals from Jersey City. This 180 feet tall iconic mural of David Bowie made by world-renowned street artist Eduardo Kobra, is located at 837 Jersey Avenue and stands as a beacon to Jersey City’s burgeoning art and culture scene. Chen's approach to sketching immerses her in the moment, as she prefers working on location. This method allows her to seize the unique energy of each place she encounters. Her art takes viewers on a visual journey, inviting them to explore Jersey City's vibrant streets and landmarks through her eyes. Originally from China, Chen now calls New Jersey her home, residing in Montclair with her family. Her deep affection for Jersey City shines through in her sketches, which beautifully depict her favorite places, iconic landmarks, and the city's vibrant street murals.
Ling Chen's set of two prints, displayed at the ground floor elevator lobby, showcases monumental murals from Jersey City. This mural was created in 2015 and quickly became a street art landmark. It is located outside the Holland Tunnel in Jersey City and the design of each letter is dedicated to a different landmark of Jersey City. Chen's approach to sketching immerses her in the moment, as she prefers working on location. This method allows her to seize the unique energy of each place she encounters. Her art takes viewers on a visual journey, inviting them to explore Jersey City's vibrant streets and landmarks through her eyes. Originally from China, Chen now calls New Jersey her home, residing in Montclair with her family. Her deep affection for Jersey City shines through in her sketches, which beautifully depict her favorite places, iconic landmarks, and the city's vibrant street murals.
These paintings are mounted unframed, purposefully erasing the visual barrier between the graffiti and the wall behind. This deliberate choice not only breaks down barriers but also allows the lines to extend and continue seamlessly between individual canvases. GOOMBA's work is a vibrant testament to the transformative power of graffiti, inviting viewers to experience the streets of Jersey City through a fresh and engaging lens. Based in the vibrant streets of Jersey City, GOOMBA is a dynamic street artist who wields spray and acrylic paint as their creative tools. With a visionary approach, Goomba reimagines the canvas as a wall, driven by the noble goal of expanding the world of graffiti art to make it more accessible to a broader audience.
This pair of graffiti-painted bricks is artfully displayed on the amenities area's shelving unit, seamlessly complementing the building's overall street art aesthetic. Originating from New York, Mr. Werd, a self-taught artist, adeptly combines his background in graffiti and design. His unique talents converge in the form of mixed-media sculptures crafted on brick surfaces.
This pair of graffiti-painted bricks is artfully displayed on the amenities area's shelving unit, seamlessly complementing the building's overall street art aesthetic. Originating from New York, Mr. Werd, a self-taught artist, adeptly combines his background in graffiti and design. His unique talents converge in the form of mixed-media sculptures crafted on brick surfaces.
Kelly D Villalba, based in Jersey City, weaves these charming baskets using cotton yarn and natural jute, infusing a delightful touch into the space. Her skillful combination of vibrant colors beckons viewers to embrace a more joyful perspective of the world.
Kelly D Villalba, based in Jersey City, weaves these charming baskets using cotton yarn and natural jute, infusing a delightful touch into the space. Her skillful combination of vibrant colors beckons viewers to embrace a more joyful perspective of the world.
In this artwork, RH DOAZ introduces his iconic bird character, utilizing spray paint and wood stain to craft this one-of-a-kind piece, cleverly designed to function as a cigar box. RH DOAZ, a versatile contemporary artist, draws inspiration from textiles, nature, and childhood book illustrations, creating captivating works that seamlessly blend whimsy and stoicism. His unique artistic style features bold colors and intricate patterns, initially portraying birds as friendly and approachable. However, closer scrutiny unveils deeper layers of seriousness and contemplation. RH DOAZ's characters poignantly reflect life's overlooked aesthetic imperfections.
Norman Kirby's Cityscapes series masterfully distills the essence of diverse Jersey City locations into elegant simplicity. Through vibrant colors and minimalist lines, he beautifully captures their complex shapes and forms. Kirby employs an archival micron pen in this series, adding a layer of precision to his art. His work encourages viewers to see familiar places anew, revealing the inherent beauty of Jersey City's urban landscape. Norman lives and works in the heart of Jersey City.
Norman Kirby's Cityscapes series masterfully distills the essence of diverse Jersey City locations into elegant simplicity. Through vibrant colors and minimalist lines, he beautifully captures their complex shapes and forms. Kirby employs an archival micron pen in this series, adding a layer of precision to his art. His work encourages viewers to see familiar places anew, revealing the inherent beauty of Jersey City's urban landscape. Norman lives and works in the heart of Jersey City.
Norman Kirby's Cityscapes series masterfully distills the essence of diverse Jersey City locations into elegant simplicity. Through vibrant colors and minimalist lines, he beautifully captures their complex shapes and forms. Kirby employs an archival micron pen in this series, adding a layer of precision to his art. His work encourages viewers to see familiar places anew, revealing the inherent beauty of Jersey City's urban landscape. Norman lives and works in the heart of Jersey City.
Norman Kirby's Cityscapes series masterfully distills the essence of diverse Jersey City locations into elegant simplicity. Through vibrant colors and minimalist lines, he beautifully captures their complex shapes and forms. Kirby employs an archival micron pen in this series, adding a layer of precision to his art. His work encourages viewers to see familiar places anew, revealing the inherent beauty of Jersey City's urban landscape. Norman lives and works in the heart of Jersey City.
Norman Kirby's Cityscapes series masterfully distills the essence of diverse Jersey City locations into elegant simplicity. Through vibrant colors and minimalist lines, he beautifully captures their complex shapes and forms. Kirby employs an archival micron pen in this series, adding a layer of precision to his art. His work encourages viewers to see familiar places anew, revealing the inherent beauty of Jersey City's urban landscape. Norman lives and works in the heart of Jersey City.
Through the art of light drawing, Norman Kirby meticulously photographs various Jersey City locations, utilizing long exposures to immortalize intricate drawings crafted with a light pen. His series, Lightdrawings, encapsulates the city's essence in a mesmerizing play of light and shadow. Upon close examination of the photographs, viewers can often discern the outlines of a foot or an arm, indicating moments when the artist stood still long enough for the camera to capture his presence—a subtle hint of the artist in the process. Kirby's work beckons viewers to behold Jersey City from a fresh perspective, where the cityscape transforms into a canvas of fleeting yet timeless artistry.
Through the art of light drawing, Norman Kirby meticulously photographs various Jersey City locations, utilizing long exposures to immortalize intricate drawings crafted with a light pen. His series, Lightdrawings, encapsulates the city's essence in a mesmerizing play of light and shadow. Upon close examination of the photographs, viewers can often discern the outlines of a foot or an arm, indicating moments when the artist stood still long enough for the camera to capture his presence—a subtle hint of the artist in the process. Kirby's work beckons viewers to behold Jersey City from a fresh perspective, where the cityscape transforms into a canvas of fleeting yet timeless artistry.
Through the art of light drawing, Norman Kirby meticulously photographs various Jersey City locations, utilizing long exposures to immortalize intricate drawings crafted with a light pen. His series, Lightdrawings, encapsulates the city's essence in a mesmerizing play of light and shadow. Upon close examination of the photographs, viewers can often discern the outlines of a foot or an arm, indicating moments when the artist stood still long enough for the camera to capture his presence—a subtle hint of the artist in the process. Kirby's work beckons viewers to behold Jersey City from a fresh perspective, where the cityscape transforms into a canvas of fleeting yet timeless artistry.
Through the art of light drawing, Norman Kirby meticulously photographs various Jersey City locations, utilizing long exposures to immortalize intricate drawings crafted with a light pen. His series, Lightdrawings, encapsulates the city's essence in a mesmerizing play of light and shadow. Upon close examination of the photographs, viewers can often discern the outlines of a foot or an arm, indicating moments when the artist stood still long enough for the camera to capture his presence—a subtle hint of the artist in the process. Kirby's work beckons viewers to behold Jersey City from a fresh perspective, where the cityscape transforms into a canvas of fleeting yet timeless artistry.
Through the art of light drawing, Norman Kirby meticulously photographs various Jersey City locations, utilizing long exposures to immortalize intricate drawings crafted with a light pen. His series, Lightdrawings, encapsulates the city's essence in a mesmerizing play of light and shadow. Upon close examination of the photographs, viewers can often discern the outlines of a foot or an arm, indicating moments when the artist stood still long enough for the camera to capture his presence—a subtle hint of the artist in the process. Kirby's work beckons viewers to behold Jersey City from a fresh perspective, where the cityscape transforms into a canvas of fleeting yet timeless artistry.
Using hand-cut stencils, New Jersey-based artist Ricardo Roig creates stunning artworks by layering multiple colors. Each color corresponds to a distinct paper stencil, meticulously coming together like puzzle pieces to form a cohesive and evocative image. His hand-cut prints represent a magnificent fusion of color and shape, showcasing the intricate relationships he weaves within his art. Roig's selected work for the resident's corridors is a recreation of captivating scenes in the heart of Jersey City. Roig's work invites viewers to delve into the vibrant tapestry of Jersey City through his approach, capturing the essence of the city in every meticulously crafted piece.
Using hand-cut stencils, New Jersey-based artist Ricardo Roig creates stunning artworks by layering multiple colors. Each color corresponds to a distinct paper stencil, meticulously coming together like puzzle pieces to form a cohesive and evocative image. His hand-cut prints represent a magnificent fusion of color and shape, showcasing the intricate relationships he weaves within his art. Roig's selected work for the resident's corridors is a recreation of captivating scenes in the heart of Jersey City. Roig's work invites viewers to delve into the vibrant tapestry of Jersey City through his approach, capturing the essence of the city in every meticulously crafted piece.
Using hand-cut stencils, New Jersey-based artist Ricardo Roig creates stunning artworks by layering multiple colors. Each color corresponds to a distinct paper stencil, meticulously coming together like puzzle pieces to form a cohesive and evocative image. His hand-cut prints represent a magnificent fusion of color and shape, showcasing the intricate relationships he weaves within his art. Roig's selected work for the resident's corridors is a recreation of captivating scenes in the heart of Jersey City. Roig's work invites viewers to delve into the vibrant tapestry of Jersey City through his approach, capturing the essence of the city in every meticulously crafted piece.
Using hand-cut stencils, New Jersey-based artist Ricardo Roig creates stunning artworks by layering multiple colors. Each color corresponds to a distinct paper stencil, meticulously coming together like puzzle pieces to form a cohesive and evocative image. His hand-cut prints represent a magnificent fusion of color and shape, showcasing the intricate relationships he weaves within his art. Roig's selected work for the resident's corridors is a recreation of captivating scenes in the heart of Jersey City. Roig's work invites viewers to delve into the vibrant tapestry of Jersey City through his approach, capturing the essence of the city in every meticulously crafted piece.
Using hand-cut stencils, New Jersey-based artist Ricardo Roig creates stunning artworks by layering multiple colors. Each color corresponds to a distinct paper stencil, meticulously coming together like puzzle pieces to form a cohesive and evocative image. His hand-cut prints represent a magnificent fusion of color and shape, showcasing the intricate relationships he weaves within his art. Roig's selected work for the resident's corridors is a recreation of captivating scenes in the heart of Jersey City. Roig's work invites viewers to delve into the vibrant tapestry of Jersey City through his approach, capturing the essence of the city in every meticulously crafted piece.
In her captivating Home-Alone series, New Jersey- based artist Leslie Sheryll skillfully photographs diverse city houses, obscuring identifying details. Her work encourages viewers to immerse themselves in the narrative and discover their own place within it. Using bold and cheerful colors, she adds vibrancy to the cityscape while igniting the imaginations of those who encounter her art.
In her captivating Home-Alone series, New Jersey- based artist Leslie Sheryll skillfully photographs diverse city houses, obscuring identifying details. Her work encourages viewers to immerse themselves in the narrative and discover their own place within it. Using bold and cheerful colors, she adds vibrancy to the cityscape while igniting the imaginations of those who encounter her art.
In her captivating Home-Alone series, New Jersey- based artist Leslie Sheryll skillfully photographs diverse city houses, obscuring identifying details. Her work encourages viewers to immerse themselves in the narrative and discover their own place within it. Using bold and cheerful colors, she adds vibrancy to the cityscape while igniting the imaginations of those who encounter her art.
In her captivating Home-Alone series, New Jersey- based artist Leslie Sheryll skillfully photographs diverse city houses, obscuring identifying details. Her work encourages viewers to immerse themselves in the narrative and discover their own place within it. Using bold and cheerful colors, she adds vibrancy to the cityscape while igniting the imaginations of those who encounter her art.
In her captivating Home-Alone series, New Jersey- based artist Leslie Sheryll skillfully photographs diverse city houses, obscuring identifying details. Her work encourages viewers to immerse themselves in the narrative and discover their own place within it. Using bold and cheerful colors, she adds vibrancy to the cityscape while igniting the imaginations of those who encounter her art.
Woolpunk finds beauty and inspiration for her work in parts and details of the city that most people might walk quickly by without noticing. These become the source material for the series Urban Weavings, a collection of embroideries that celebrate sites of communal and historical relevance in Jersey City. Using bright and cheerful colored threads, the artist stitches on top of her printed photographs in order to transform the buildings and sites of Jersey City into playful pieces of art.
Woolpunk finds beauty and inspiration for her work in parts and details of the city that most people might walk quickly by without noticing. These become the source material for the series Urban Weavings, a collection of embroideries that celebrate sites of communal and historical relevance in Jersey City. Using bright and cheerful colored threads, the artist stitches on top of her printed photographs in order to transform the buildings and sites of Jersey City into playful pieces of art.
Woolpunk finds beauty and inspiration for her work in parts and details of the city that most people might walk quickly by without noticing. These become the source material for the series Urban Weavings, a collection of embroideries that celebrate sites of communal and historical relevance in Jersey City. Using bright and cheerful colored threads, the artist stitches on top of her printed photographs in order to transform the buildings and sites of Jersey City into playful pieces of art.
Woolpunk finds beauty and inspiration for her work in parts and details of the city that most people might walk quickly by without noticing. These become the source material for the series Urban Weavings, a collection of embroideries that celebrate sites of communal and historical relevance in Jersey City. Using bright and cheerful colored threads, the artist stitches on top of her printed photographs in order to transform the buildings and sites of Jersey City into playful pieces of art.
In this artwork, the vibrant orange background enhances the prominence of the figure standing in front of it. The figure's hair, adorned with a blue flower pattern, imparts an urban flair to the apartment through its bold colors and patterns. Lela Brunet is a visual artist who explores the contrast created when the grace of the figure and the tension of energetic patterns and colors collide together. Her work explores this visual battlefield of pattern, color, and form. She works in a variety of media including murals.
This pair of prints draws inspiration from street art, as Kyle skillfully uses bold lines to illustrate buildings, objects, and figures against a spray- painted backdrop. Kyle weaves nostalgia, humor, and personal experiences into his work, transforming graffiti into intricately detailed pieces.
This pair of prints draws inspiration from street art, as Kyle skillfully uses bold lines to illustrate buildings, objects, and figures against a spray- painted backdrop. Kyle weaves nostalgia, humor, and personal experiences into his work, transforming graffiti into intricately detailed pieces.
This artwork features bold abstract brushstrokes created using acrylic and spray paint, creating an appearance reminiscent of graffiti on a wall. The inclusion of a comic book-style hero figure in the center adds a playful touch to the piece. The artist, Amy Smith, is based in New York.
Yevgenia Watts, a New York-based artist, has crafted an expressive and vibrant piece. Her choice of colors, along with her technique of gently brushing watercolor onto the paper's surface, results in a soothing abstract effect. Her inspiration often comes from the interplay of beautiful lights and dark patterns that catch her eye, as well as the allure of strong color contrasts.